What is the difference between fat and cholesterol?

Fats and cholesterol are two distinct types of lipids, which are organic compounds that are insoluble in water. Although they are often found together in food and in the blood, they have very different structures and only a few functions in common. Fats provide energy -- in calories -- but cholesterol does not. read more

Cholesterol is not fat per se, but it is a waxy chemical compound produced by the liver, it is found in cheese, eggs, butter and meat (especially red fatty meat). This compound is carried via the blood with the help of molecules called lipoprotein. read more

Difference between Fats and Cholesterol. Key Difference: Fat is a concentrated source of energy. It provides a pillow to help protect our vital organs. read more

Both fats and cholesterol can be obtained in the diet and synthesized in the body, mainly the liver. Lipids, however, are absorbed together in the intestines. Because blood is mostly water, they are transported via water-soluble carrier molecules called lipoproteins. read more